The Book

 In the puzzle of life 

we spend a lifetime trying to find the pieces.

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Some people get a page, some get a chapter 

and than there are the people in your life who want the whole book..,

maybe those are the keepers. They are there through the worst of 

times and the best of times. 

In the Silence

The rooster crowed 

before the sun rise 

and the train whistle

caught me by surprise.

The stream dry 

and the river still 

as the raven watches

from yonder hill. 

All went quiet

and the silence spoke

and your name 

with the darkness broke.

They say "time heals"

but I found it standing still,

holding on to yesterday 

as the memories found their

way.

The Price of Peace

Being a mother of sons, it brings war even closer to home. When my first son joined the military, I had moments of great pride in watching him return to the states from his many deployments. It was at that time that I wrote " In a Mothers Eyes" My fourth born Nicholas is now in the Marines at Parris Island and I find myself again with mixed emotions.

In this world there is surely a clear view of the good and bad. It is amazing that if someone believes it so, deems it worthy, they themselves can declare that their fight is right. I can't I imagine how the taking of innocent lives in any form can have any righteous tone to it at all. There are times that like a rat backed into a corner we fight to defend and even still it leaves a sour taste in my mouth.

Imagine for one moment a world without greed, absent of power, void of hate, erased of despair and no fear in the air. Working together to better the earth, to help the weak and nourish from birth. Reach to the heavens and through the universe explore, the notion that beyond what we know there is so much more.

From the first time I held him,

to the first smile on his face,

I knew that he would mature

and he would find his place.

Behind my eyes are tears, for that

which we have no control. Man

always thinks he's right, well

we know that's not always so.

Defense may be an option that

we must uphold, but I think

some how greed is what makes

this world so cold.

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Strengthen the spirit, cleanse the mind, and build upon the heart, to create what love defines. Happiness and joy, the beauty of the day, the magic of life that brings unity in the most amazing way.

Balance is the key for it

unlocks the insight to reality.

The reality of it is that we have one perfect planet

called earth with less than perfect inhabitants.

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The other side of the journey,

if we lay like lambs,

we welcome the slaughter.

Oh Lord, keep him safe he is young and naive, he stands brave to protect us as many of are so weak. Decisions are many, made by a man, to defend the freedoms across the land.

Every letter I have written, everyone I've recieved, is imprinted with the spirit and tomorrows dreams. Every song I sing, every song that is sung back, is filled with reminders of how to live and laugh.

Joy

Distant memories set in place,
a smile of joy on my face.
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Love and happiness filled glee of
holding hands and being free.
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Tomorrow a new day brings,
packed with hope for wonderful
things.
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A walk in the park, strolling
from blue skies to dark.
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Soul to soul, side by side a
vision of hearts collide.
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Love as I see is all about the
fulfillment of the dreams.

Garlic

Growing wild, growing free,

you and I in a spring time breeze.

A Dream Come True

A Dream come true is a morning shared with you,

frying a fresh egg or running through a field of corn

under skies of blue.

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A fantasy is to wake up in your arms, whispering the

words of a self written love song.

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Everyday brings something special like a well written

play, as long as your with me will cast the gray skies

away.

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A dream come true is a lifetime with you, sharing

the magic from my heart to you.

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A fantasy is to bring you breakfast in bed and stay

through midnight in the arms of my best friend.